Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Aug 06:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Mackay ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Mackay ID
 44.07°N 113.83°W (Elev. 6460 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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